In Stirling orders close on Tues most orders come in then! Collection day is Thurs pm so have 1.5 days to get orders ready @FoodStirling

Easy to work out orders. Collection is best aspect because chance to socialise. Nice environment to be in @FoodStirling @ForthEnviroLink

Usually get paid day after collection All automated so straightforward No cash handled £goes to Irish Food Champions Assembly then transferred 2 yr account

Producers need to be within 150 miles of assembly U decide min order @FoodStirling #smallholdscot

Food assembly blurs lines between host producer and customer @ForthEnviroLink @FoodStirling SmallholdingScotland

.@FoodStirling has 1200 available weekly turnover £24 available basket value 1800 members

This is why it's good for a producer

Next up great talk about a #permaculture project great pics #smallholdscot

They managed to access £12k from Tesco to build their greenhouse etc #smallholdscotconf

Recommend you collect your pee! Great resource for plants #permaculture #smallholdscotconf

Talked about the edge effect and how neighbours now growing all sorts incl using hugle beds #Permaculture

Used a really interesting greenhouse #climatebatterygreenhouse

They do a lot of work with schools and community centres esp forest school activities #thehiddenmill #smallholdscotconf

Next up tombreck farm also #permaculture farm #smallholdscotconf

Tombreck has diversified to be a community project to work as a farm and incl other people, housing and employment incl #bigshed

Made a model of their map

Tombreck needs new farmers if you are interested!

Next up how to use social media tip 1 be social! #smallholder #scotland #sequoia

How to get it to work for small business? Be strategic and be realistic what you can actually do. Plan! #smallholdscot

Invest what you can -paid things can help but go back to strategy